Guest bcfc_Jamie Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I went to the gate with my step dad today as my dad was not available. He is a Blackburn season ticket holder and he said he wouldn't mind maynard there! He thought he looked sharp and has a good eye for goal. I hope we do keep onto him in the summer as he has been top class this season and will only get better, but surely some teams will be looking at him? I.e, Newcastle, West Brom, Blackburn, Stoke and maybe even Fulham. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I agree he's come on leaps and bounds over the summer and I fear we will struggle to hold onto him however I don't feel we are a selling club and Coppell won't want to get rid of him so if we do lose him it will be for an awful lot of money plus add-ons. I'd say around £8million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I BELIEVE Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Landsdown won't sell him for anyless than 4 million because we paid 2.5 million for him. Because he is not a proven goalscorer at Premier League level, Premier League clubs probably won't pay 4 million for him. Therefore it is a win win situation for us. Simplez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I agree he's come on leaps and bounds over the summer and I fear we will struggle to hold onto him however I don't feel we are a selling club and Coppell won't want to get rid of him so if we do lose him it will be for an awful lot of money plus add-ons. I'd say around £8million? My thoughts exactly! A large part of securing the services of a top manger in my opinion was to stop the gems we have being snapped up! Thankfully Coppell more than fills the criteria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcfc_Jamie Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I agree we need to make a profit from him and a decent one at that, but if he goes, I don't think we'll find anyone better to replace him. I'd hope for £5-8 million for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hutch Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Our progression next season depends on keeping Maynard, Ribeiro and hopefully Hartley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcfc_Jamie Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 It depends who comes in and who goes. I hope our team will be strong next season WITH maynard there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwhat Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I swear if he gets a nice ball he will score, sadly he has to battle too much too often but he is progressing so well from the young chap who used to get pushed off the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Don't really think he has enough of an all round game for us to be worried by prem interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Don't really think he has enough of an all round game for us to be worried by prem interest. agree progressing well here at city, for me he lacks the pace to be looked at by prem clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwhat Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 20 goals in a team with "issues" or "inconsistencies" makes me wonder at what could be tho..?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economou Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 If he doesn't win player of the season it will be a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red as fcuk Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I think, as soon as a striker gets past that "magic" 20 goals figure, people will definitely sit up and take notice. Particularly, as someone else said, when he has played in a team that has struggled for large parts of the season. IF we do keep him and get him a decent partner up front, I'd back him to score even more next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Interestingly Keith said yesterday that Nicky is not a natural goalscorer but if he keeps working hard he could become one. I see his point; only recently has Nicky started getting tap-ins as opposed to wonder goals. He needs at least another season with us to develop his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcfc_Jamie Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I think he'll need to play with a bigger striker next season if he's going to get more goals, as e come run of flick ons and get a dew more tap INS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I think he'll need to play with a bigger striker next season if he's going to get more goals, as e come run of flick ons and get a dew more tap INS! Whether big or not Keith said we need to sign a striker to play alongside him and that will be a priority in the summer. Doesn't bode well for Clarkson and Akinde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Scotty Murray Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I would be very surprised if prem clubs were not sniffing around him this summer. I reckon we would need a bid of at least £8m to consider selling him because finding a goalscorer at this level is not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longacre_red Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I would be very surprised if prem clubs were not sniffing around him this summer. I reckon we would need a bid of at least £8m to consider selling him because finding a goalscorer at this level is not easy. £8m? Behave, anybody bids £4-5m and he's a gonner! Good player yes, potential prem player yes, good enough at the moment? No chance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Brace yourselves. In the last week we have been reliably informed on football-rumours.com that Nicky is going to either Barnsley or Blackpool. Must be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 £8M is crazy talk. The going rate seems to be about £5m. Lets hope SC and SL really want to keep him as I suspect we will get offers soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobby Hutch's curly mullet Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 he cant be far off scoring as many goals in the 6 yard box under millen than he ever did under johnson. a little bit of coaching and advice perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Don't really think he has enough of an all round game for us to be worried by prem interest. He's second in the goal-scoring charts, for a team that's hardly prolific and he's still fairly young. That in itself would warrant Prem interest. I don't think we'll sell him unless someone comes in with a massive bid as he is so essential to us, but nobody will bid 8 million for him, far too much risk. I think we'd need more than most are willing to pay so it's quite likely he'll stay imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 There will definitely be interest from abroad and from the Prem. Its a toughy, if we get say 6m offered, then I think SC would take it and put it towards his kitty for kitson , no seriously, we must keep Maynard, but not against his will and to the detriment to the club. Dont be surprised to see him end up at Aston Villa or Man U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longacre_red Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 There will definitely be interest from abroad and from the Prem. Its a toughy, if we get say 6m offered, then I think SC would take it and put it towards his kitty for kitson , no seriously, we must keep Maynard, but not against his will and to the detriment to the club. Dont be surprised to see him end up at Aston Villa or Man U. Aston villa or man u? Shut up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 There will definitely be interest from abroad and from the Prem. Its a toughy, if we get say 6m offered, then I think SC would take it and put it towards his kitty for kitson , no seriously, we must keep Maynard, but not against his will and to the detriment to the club. Dont be surprised to see him end up at Aston Villa or Man U. This summer?! Are you insane?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Nicky has had a great season espcially considering most of the season the crap service he gets and most of the time relying on Haynes or just some brilliance of his own. I've noticed this season still comes in deep at times and so then isn't in the box when a cross or a decent chance. Though to be fair think he's just been coming deep to just get the ball, do think movement will improve once better service. Will be in the Premier League sooner or later though 8 million is just ridiculous but if a prem team offer 4/5 million I can see it would be tempting for SL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolCity1992 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I am so glad to see Nicky doing well, I always had faith in him being a fan of him when he was at Crewe I thought he was a very wise investment. At times he has not quite looked the finished article, but he is young and when he is on fire he is pretty much unstoppable. The thing that I love about him is that when he scores one you always fancy him to score again, he is a big confidence player and I think that was the same when he was at Crewe, sadly this works in reverse when things are not coming off for him and I don't think that he quite has enough about his all round game yet for the Premier League. I think Nicky owes us at least another year and I am confident he will be here next year I am excited to see his overall progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Scotty Murray Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 £8M is crazy talk. The going rate seems to be about £5m. Lets hope SC and SL really want to keep him as I suspect we will get offers soon. Dont see how it is crazy considering we are likely to have to give a sell on fee to Crewe. Dont see the point in selling the best goalscorer in the league for a small profit? I can't see how Lansdown would sell him unless we were offered in the region of £8m - remember he is very young and this obviously adds to his value as he has managed to score 20 goals when he is still nowhere near the finished article. I know he is probably only actually worth £4 - £5m but there would be no point in us selling him for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Dont see how it is crazy considering we are likely to have to give a sell on fee to Crewe. Dont see the point in selling the best goalscorer in the league for a small profit? I can't see how Lansdown would sell him unless we were offered in the region of £8m - remember he is very young and this obviously adds to his value as he has managed to score 20 goals when he is still nowhere near the finished article. I know he is probably only actually worth £4 - £5m but there would be no point in us selling him for that... I don't think he is saying he'd sell him for that, just that it's ludicrous to think that any Premier League club is going to bid 8 million for him, which I agree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 i cant see maynard going this season unless a prem club offer over £4m then it will be the classic 'we couldnt stand in the lads way' which is fair enough. personally i think he needs another good season to get the prem boys snifffing. there may be interest from one or two big head championship clubs but that would be swiftly rebuffed IMO. if he gets 20 again next year, the same thread will appear again on the is forum but the problem then will be he only has one year left on his contract. if we go up next year which i hope happens but would be surprised if it did he would signa new deal im sure, if we dont we would have a hell of job trying to keep hold of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Is he really worth the same as Chopra? I don't think so, not yet anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 IMO he'll need at least another 20-goal season before Prem teams start coming in with the sort of money that would make us consider selling. I think he will play there one day, hopefully with us, but he isn't ready yet. There are players with superior records to him at this level who have been out of their depth in the Prem. He does however look ten times the player that we signed nearly 2 years ago. Back then a gust of wind would have knocked him off the ball, now he can brush defenders off all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Aston villa or man u? Shut up!! This summer?! Are you insane?! Why? Both clubs need a striker. Villa like to buy pacy English strikers, hes top class in this league. Can play at tempo too. I could argue he's better than Macheda and most of the 20 goals he's scored this season are world class. Why wouldn't they be interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Topi Katti Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Not good enough for the prem. He still goes invisible during games, and he's still really really small. Don't worry about losing wine gums, he aint going anywhere this summer accept Weston on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bridgwaterEd Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Not good enough for the prem. He still goes invisible during games, and he's still really really small. Don't worry about losing wine gums, he aint going anywhere this summer accept Weston on holiday. Yer I agree he does tend to have quite a few quiet games, he's not like haynes who seems to hassle defenses week in week out (tho often to little avail). Nevertheless he really has hit top form lately and that will probably stick in the minds of the prems teams when heading into the close season. He has also performed well on tv. At the end of the day you couldn't blame him for moving on to a prem team nor deny that there will be be interest. Pretty sure we are his best bet in the champ cant see why he would go elsewhere now, I reckon he will stay for one more season or maybe even give it til next jan and see where we are in the table before looking for a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Topi Katti Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Yer I agree he does tend to have quite a few quiet games, he's not like haynes who seems to hassle defenses week in week out (tho often to little avail). Nevertheless he really has hit top form lately and that will probably stick in the minds of the prems teams when heading into the close season. He has also performed well on tv. At the end of the day you couldn't blame him for moving on to a prem team nor deny that there will be be interest. Pretty sure we are his best bet in the champ cant see why he would go elsewhere now, I reckon he will stay for one more season or maybe even give it til next jan and see where we are in the table before looking for a move. Good point about his improvement. Last season he looked like he'd struggle in the under 12's but everybody kept saying he's one for the future. He ain't gonna get much taller but he's bulked up alot, and he seems to be learning about the physical nature of championship defenders. Plus the change of system after Johnson helped him alot. If he went, I wouldn't miss him. He ain't as good or important for us as Adebola, which was probably Johnson's most fatal mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Maynard just told rad Bris that he is happy and will be going nowhere next season. I think he will see how it goes with SC and way things span out next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Interesting to see he missed out on Championship team of the year in favour of Carroll and Chopra I think another season here would be best for all parties If he can bang another 20 in then the premier league clubs will come knocking at end of next season for sure however if he can bang another 20 in, and the rest of the boys start chipping in, maybe he will get his chance to play in the Premier League with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Hocking Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Better player than Carroll so delighted to hear he is staying put. Still got 2 years on his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Andy Carroll has scored less goals, with service from the best midfield in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I heard if West Ham stayed up they will be looking at someone like Maynard, don't quote me on that as it was pub talk over the weekend. Interesting to see the EP has a piece on Maynard today and us fighting to keep him. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Maynard just told rad Bris that he is happy and will be going nowhere next season. That's pretty much what McIndoe said the week before we shopped him. I'm not saying that's what WILL happen, just what HAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 He may not be "radically" quick like some player, but he does have the ability to create a yard of space in a couple of steps, coupled to that he has the ability to strike the ball cleanly (more often than not) instantly. Obviously from our perspective I hope another year here would be best for all parties, but I wouldn't be that surprised if someone took a punt at a reasonably decent price. The Newcastle fans were very impressed with him and he could do well along side Carroll and we all know how they are about their strikers up there. Talking of which, does anyone know if Crewe have had the sense to put a sell on clause in to his deal? Because that could affect the price we would be prepared to accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Maynard is going nowhere apart from helping this club with the dream. Then again £2.5 million Johnson got one striker assett , it was him or the Egytion guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Banksy Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 in the express today maynard is quoted as saying 'the last couple of months have proved how good we are and hopefully steve coppell can bring out a bit extra. the players are as excited as the fans.' to me this says he doesnt want to go anywhere this summer and maybe as long as coppell is at our club nicky may be here as well. we dont need the money so why sell one of the players SC is likely to build his squad around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Why? Both clubs need a striker. Villa like to buy pacy English strikers, hes top class in this league. Can play at tempo too. I could argue he's better than Macheda and most of the 20 goals he's scored this season are world class. Why wouldn't they be interested? because hes not good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eastendloyal Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 i realise this post makes it sound like i want maynard to leave (i really hope he doesnt) but does anyone really think maynard wouldnt be able to cope in the Premier League?? i personally think with the right coaching and a decent midfield that deliver good service behind him he could be a top class player really soon. aslong as he isnt thrown into it strait away (david nugent) i could see why top clubs would want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 not many players make the step up from a top championship striker to a top Prem striker. I'd expect any scouts or managers would want to look at him again next season and come in in January if he's still knocking them in at the same rate by then under Coppell. One season isn't really enough to make a judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 If he went, I wouldn't miss him. He ain't as good or important for us as Adebola, which was probably Johnson's most fatal mistake. Stupid comment. In so many ways I havn't got the time to point them all out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 If he went, I wouldn't miss him. He ain't as good or important for us as Adebola, which was probably Johnson's most fatal mistake. Yeah because Adebola has been prolific this season, scoring 3 goals in 32 appearances for a side that is third in the table... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 That's pretty much what McIndoe said the week before we shopped him. I'm not saying that's what WILL happen, just what HAS. We kept accepting bids for him? What did you expect him to do? was clear as day Johnson wanted rid. Whereas Maynard is saying he wont be demanding any move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Good point about his improvement. Last season he looked like he'd struggle in the under 12's but everybody kept saying he's one for the future. He ain't gonna get much taller but he's bulked up alot, and he seems to be learning about the physical nature of championship defenders. Plus the change of system after Johnson helped him alot. If he went, I wouldn't miss him. He ain't as good or important for us as Adebola, which was probably Johnson's most fatal mistake. Are you serious?! Where would we be without him? In trouble that's where! He's scored 20 goals with very limited service for much of thes season and is extremely talented. One of the best finishers in the league by miles. How you can say that is staggering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Albert Adamo Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Are you serious?! Where would we be without him? In trouble that's where! He's scored 20 goals with very limited service for much of thes season and is extremely talented. One of the best finishers in the league by miles. How you can say that is staggering. Obviously we'd be 20 goals short... but you don't just sell him and leave it at that!! We would get a replacement... he's not irreplaceable otherwise we'd have Real Madrid knocking on the door!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Gulp! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1269027/Wolves-set-pounce-Bristol-Citys-3m-rated-striker-Nicky-Maynard.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Obviously we'd be 20 goals short... but you don't just sell him and leave it at that!! We would get a replacement... he's not irreplaceable otherwise we'd have Real Madrid knocking on the door!!! Well done. I'm not saying that, just that he's an excellent striker, who this year has scored not only a massive amount of goals, but a massive amount of goals with hardly any service. He has scored several screamers, both QPR goals, Coventry away, Newcastle and the first Middlesborough goal for exampleand has hardly been put through on goal all season! (Especially before Millen took over!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Gulp! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1269027/Wolves-set-pounce-Bristol-Citys-3m-rated-striker-Nicky-Maynard.html 3 million? I didnt realise we were selling his left leg seperately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 3 million? I didnt realise we were selling his left leg seperately. 3 million plus Iwelumo?? I hope not (nothing against big Chris) but just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Chuck Keogh or SEB in and £3M might be around the right figure IMO. That would value Nicky at around £5M. I would much rather we kept Nicky though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Chuck Keogh or SEB in and £3M might be around the right figure IMO. That would value Nicky at around £5M. I would much rather we kept Nicky though! SEB is worth a lot more than 2 million! I know he's been very disappointing this season but remember how good he was in the Championship, he's a fine player at this level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Are you serious?! Where would we be without him? In trouble that's where! He's scored 20 goals with very limited service for much of thes season and is extremely talented. One of the best finishers in the league by miles. How you can say that is staggering. He is only 23. What wondergoals he have made. The potential in Maynard is sky the limit. He develops all the time. Its big words but I think he can be the best Bristolplayer in history. Hope he enjoys our club and help us to the PL, COME ON YOU REDS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcfc_Jamie Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Most people are saying that he's not 'quick' enough for the prem. You don't need to be quick to score goals do you? All he needs to work on is getting in the right place at the right time to score a few more tap ins and then he'll become a top class striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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